Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:47 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 34m at 10:51 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - May 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:216.510:407.42:496.12:19-1.05:508:27Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:427.43:05-0.85:488:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:57-0.65:478:30Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:407.54:55-0.25:458:31Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:257.55:570.25:448:33Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:007.511:54 AM5.18:384.67:000.75:428:34Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:287.61:355.28:553.57:591.35:408:35Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:537.73:095.69:252.28:532.15:398:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:187.74:306.210:000.79:453.05:378:38Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:447.95:396.910:38-0.710:353.95:368:40New Moon10Tue
11Wed4:127.96:417.511:18-1.911:254.85:358:41New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:427.97:397.912:00-2.75:338:42New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:157.88:378.212:195.512:44-3.05:328:44Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:517.59:368.21:186.01:31-2.85:318:45Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:307.010:378.22:306.32:21-2.35:298:46Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:156.411:368.14:066.23:14-1.55:288:48First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:10-0.65:278:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:308.09:33 AM5.17:595.05:100.35:268:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:177.811:17 AM4.58:434.16:111.35:248:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:557.71:294.49:153.37:122.25:238:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:257.53:154.89:392.48:103.05:228:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:457.34:285.49:581.69:023.85:218:55Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:597.25:256.110:170.89:504.55:208:56Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:137.16:136.610:380.010:355.15:198:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:317.16:557.111:02-0.611:195.65:188:59Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:537.07:347.511:29-1.15:179:00Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:186.98:137.712:056.012:00-1.55:179:01Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:416.88:527.812:536.312:35-1.75:169:02Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:546.79:347.91:476.41:13-1.75:159:03Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:187.91:56-1.65:149:04Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:017.92:42-1.35:149:05Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 2:49 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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